Food & Drink

Food, folk dancing and games are featured at family-friendly Oktoberfest festivities in Oakland Park. Alpine Express performs. German-style beers & Bavarian foods will be offered for purchase. Rides and activities for kids are part of the event. Oakland Park Oktoberfest for 2025 is: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, October 3 1 p.m. to 10 …

Yodeling and a German polka band are among the fun features at a free Oktoberfest event in Coral Springs. Oktoberfest in 2025 is 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, October 4, with keg tapping, music, German food and a beer garden.   The event is at Coral Springs City Hall, 9500 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs, …

The German American Society of Greater Hollywood features Oktoberfest events with entertainment, food & beer. Oktoberfest events in 2025 are 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on these dates: September 20 with entertainment by Original Auerhahn Schuhplatters and live music by Bob Houston and Randy October 4 with entertainment by Original Auerhahn Schuhplatters and live music …

Get ready to sail over to Red Lobster for big savings, shrimp lovers! When it comes to seafood, shrimp is at top of the list for many seafood fans. However, dining out on shrimp can be expensive…very expensive. That’s what makes the popular seafood restaurant’s new Ultimate SpendLESS Shrimp even tastier for those shrimp lovers …

Ahoy, ye frugal mateys! If ye looking for tasty treasures on the cheap, grab an eye patch and sail over to Long John Silver’s for a little fun and FREE food on Talk Like a Pirate Day, Sept. 19, 2025.  Image: Long John Silver’s On Sept. 19, 2025, talk like a pirate at Long John …

If you’re thinking about going out for dinner, perhaps you’ll venture to a park.  Food truck fare is featured at Volunteer Park in Plantation. Food trucks are at the park 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesdays, and the events usually include live entertainment or a DJ, activities and games for youngsters and local artisan vendors …

German food, beer and live entertainment are featured at Oktoberfest Beerfest in Dania Beach, and entry is free. Oktoberfest in 2025 is 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, October 11. Beer tasting tickets are $49.77 with fees before the event and $55 at the event if tickets are not sold out. Tickets are required for …

No homework required — just a need to take a study break at Chipotle. Often getting burritos multiple times a week, college students are among the restaurant chain’s most loyal customers.  And Chipotle is rewarding college students with exclusive access to FREE Chipotle, extra points and more, thanks to Chipotle U Rewards.  Photo: Chipotle Even …

Organizations in South Florida offer free food distribution for families needing help. Some sites provide drive-through pickups, while others offer doorstep deliveries for eligible participants. Food distributions are in Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach. Often the organizations accept volunteers and donations. This list is periodically revised to reflect new distribution sites. It’s wise to phone …

Appetizers, anyone? Applebee’s is serving up an appetizing deal for appetizer lovers! Appetizers are a tasty way to start a meal or, if you prefer, you could make them the main course. Either way, there are always lots of options for which ones to enjoy at restaurants. And, at Applebee’s, there are more than 80,000 …

No more stressing about feeding the whole crew. Chipotle just introduced its new “Build-Your-Own Chipotle”— a group meal to feed four to six people. It’s an easy, stress-free way to feed any small group at home, school or work with no advance planning required. Image: Chipotle “Build-Your-Own Chipotle” is a shareable, customizable group meal that …